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going home soon. This news is as unexpected as it is welcome, but it is a little [[rague?]]. Arrive about half past ten and the Russians give us a big salute. Find a circular from Wright ordering all hands & goods to be at the Redoubt on the 5th of August and a letter from F.M. Smith to Pickett telling him to get the news to us as soon as possible. but no particulars. This order makes us all anxious as we know not what changes may be at hand, but having done our duty whatever takes place we cannot come out with our honor. Get every thing into the house, chi with Yagor & turn in early

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Koyoukuk Sopka - from the NE